When Fossil Fuel Supplies Falter, Interest In Renewables Increases - CleanTechnica

The article from CleanTechnica highlights how disruptions in fossil fuel supplies drive increased interest and investment in renewable energy, using Cuba as a key example. Conventional reliance on fossil fuels, such as gasoline and oil, is increasingly seen as risky, especially when supply chains falter. Islands, which often depend heavily on imported fossil fuels, stand to benefit significantly from renewable sources like solar and wind, which are abundant and free locally. Cuba, historically dependent on Venezuelan oil, faced severe fuel shortages due to U.S. sanctions, prompting a rapid transition toward renewables with substantial support from China. In just one year, Cuba has more than tripled its solar electricity generation from under 6% to over 20% of its total electricity supply, connecting 49 new solar installations totaling over 1,000 megawatts. This rapid expansion is one of the fastest renewable energy transitions in a developing country, enabled by Chinese financing, equipment, and technical assistance. Cuba set a new solar generation record in February